
Explore pathways to equity and justice in postsecondary education, examining opportunities for creating more inclusive and accessible higher learning environments.

Explore strategies to boost high school graduation rates, focusing on challenges and solutions for diverse student populations, with insights from education leaders and researchers.

Explore how states are driving equity initiatives one year after implementation, examining progress, challenges, and innovative strategies for inclusive education.

Explores the historical impact of discriminatory policies on Black, minority, and disabled children in English education, examining persistent inequalities and potential solutions.

Challenging stereotypes and advocating for true inclusion of visually impaired individuals in all aspects of life, from education to social interactions, emphasizing their ordinary desires and struggles.

Explore the cognitive and emotional foundations of mathematical thinking, examining factors affecting math skill development and anxiety in children through behavioral and neuroimaging research.

Learning expert Shalinee Sharma explains how math isn't just for "math kids" but for everyone. She outlines four simple steps to transform your approach to math, creating an environment where any child can develop a strong mathematical mind.

日本では従来、文法や語彙などを含む理論に焦点を当て、日本語での説明を中心とした英語教育が行われてきた。しかし、そこで養われるのは、本当に海外で通用する英語力なのだろうか? 真の「コミュニケーション能力」を発展させるために、日本の英語教育はどのように変化する必要があるのか、第二言語習得の第一人者の視点から英語学習を問い直す。 応用言語学、特に第二言語習得を専門とする。研究活動に加え、英語教員向けの研修を全国各地で行う。内容言語統合型学習(CLIL)など英語学習・教育関連の著書多数。 Professor Sean Izumi is one of the leading experts in ap

As technology moves faster than ever, it’s easy to wonder where we fit in. Mr. Sun dives into why our "human-ness" our empathy, our cultural roots, and our ability to connect is actually our greatest strength in the age of AI. This talk is a reminder that while machines can process data, only humans

This session focuses on how Classroom culture is the invisible curriculum shaping infinite futures. It's where curiosity meets creativity, and potential meets possibility. By fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and experimentation, we empower students to become agents of change, unlocking t

Neuro learning reveals how the brain weaves its internal threads to build new pathways for thinking and understanding. Emotion, attention, and the reward system enhance memory and motivation, and applying neuroscience principles creates learning environments that foster deep learning and leave a las

Hip-hop is everywhere and hip-hop is an identity. Jonte "JT" Taylor explains how hip-hop saved his life by providing him with an intersectional identity. Now, as a researcher and educator, Taylor demonstrates how hip-hop can be used in the classroom to help students develop their own intersectional

Dr. Farah Nadeem talks about unlocking one's student agency through hidden curriculum in classrooms. With a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Washington, Dr, Farah Nadeem leverages machine learning and advanced analytics to dismantle barriers to educational access

In this talk, Akash Tandon shares lessons from teaching children in spaces without classrooms, boards, or benches. Through real experiences, he explores what learning truly requires and why emotional safety, dignity, and belief matter more than infrastructure. The talk challenges common assumptions

How empathetic education will create a new world of learners across the globe Dr. Kim Ferguson is a developmental and cultural psychologist whose work explores how children grow, learn, and thrive across diverse global contexts. As Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies at Sarah Lawrence College

From a wise elder friendship, we learn the importance of intergenerational learning Sarah Mortensen is a senior at Eastchester High School whose curiosity and creativity drive her to explore the intersection of storytelling, identity, and purpose. Through her academic work and community involvement

Yuta Takeo, a university lecturer in Fukuoka Prefecture, speaks about education. He passionately shares how he entered the field of special needs education and arrived at his current path. What is education? Are there limits to education? As parents, educators, and adults in a society watching over

Ana Carol Thomé defende que brincar com e na natureza é um direito fundamental e vivência importante para o desenvolvimento integral infantil. Ela provoca educadores e adultos a abandonarem as "caixas de cimento" das salas de aula para oferecerem às crianças experiências reais de encantamento, liber

In creating the space for students to genuinely live their existential questions, students discover how answer-driven and performative our educational system actually is. Teachers, students, and staff can only together change this narrative, and move towards more purposeful education where young peo

„Myślenie w nauczaniu matematyki” to podejście, które stawia w centrum proces rozumowania, a nie jedynie poprawny wynik. Zachęca do zadawania pytań, poszukiwania różnych strategii i budowania głębokiego rozumienia pojęć matematycznych. Math Teacher This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED c

This talk focuses on Women and Educational Expression. Women in education are often praised for being calm under pressure—but beneath that composure lies a quiet crisis. The expectation to “stay calm,” “keep the peace,” or “not overreact” has led to a culture of emotional suppression disguised as pr